Building a bike rack?

[ak_powder_monkey]

I just bought a subaru (yea my first car!) and I'm thinking I should build a bike rack anybody try this? I'm thinking drill holes in some pvc and putting a skewer through it then bolting it onto the roof rack. has anybody done this? any tips?

[mntlion]

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...highlight=bike

[Core Shot]

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...highlight=bike

Screw the PVC.
Buy mntlions fork mount. bolt it to a 2x4. bolt 2x4 to your roof rack using U bolts and use hardware store web tie-downs to strap the rear tire to the end of the 2x4.
Done.
Next?

[Atrain505]

What they said. I built a similar system, works great. Buy some straps, rope, or bungie cords just as a precaution in case your engineering isn't quite up to par. Wouldn't want a bike going through the windshield of the car behind would ya?

[bossass]

Actually PVC is perfect. It's a super solid, stiff platform to clamp your bike onto. I've tried other things like metal and wood, and they waaaay too noodly and sloppy for something like a bike tray.








4,700 posts. Have you learned nothing boy?!

[Platinum Pete]

Screw the PVC.
Done.
Next?

How do I build a rocketbox for my Toyota Van?

[crashnburn'd]

How do I build a rocketbox for my Toyota Van?

I have some large cardboard boxes, some glue, and a few wood screws that I'll sell you. All you need to get is some saran wrap and a couple hinges.

Coat the cardboard w/ saran wrap (waterproofing), it's probably best to glue it on. Cut the boxes about 1/2 way up the long way and glue on the hinges. Then screw the whole thing to your roof.